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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 28, 2006 11:04:12 GMT -5
The mare was huge, but she was as gentle as a kitten. As Aidan groomed her, she watched him with large, brown eyes. Sam came back with a large western saddle that could have toppled Aidan, a Navaho pattern saddle blacket, and a bridle slung around her neck. With a huff, she out teh saddle and saddle blanket on Shady's back adn patted the mare before tightening her girthstrap and making sure the saddle blanket didn't slip under. Quickly, she put the bridle oon teh willing mare and offered Aidan the reins.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 28, 2006 16:01:03 GMT -5
Aidan took a deep breath as he finished and watched as she tacked up the mare, remembering where everything went and how everything was done. Once she put the bridle on and handed him the reins, he looked at her in question.Where do I bring her? He didn't know exactly where the ring was and he wanted to ride more then anything else. The saddle was huge, but it would work, and he would remember riding when he sat upon her back. He waited semi patiently. |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 28, 2006 16:30:44 GMT -5
Sam smild softly and motioned for him to follow her as she went outside. Out there was a large riding ring but you could tell it was old."You can ride her in here, just so I know you can handle her," she said calmly.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 28, 2006 16:34:47 GMT -5
He followed her outside and led Shady inside the ring. He didn't care that it was old...it didn't matter to him. It was a place to ride. He halted her gently and put the reins over her head, then stroked her neck softly as he moved towards the saddle. His left hand went to the horn, his other to the back of the saddle and he put his left foot into the stirrup. He pushed up off the ground and then allowed himself to land softly in the saddle, settling himself. He gahtered the reins and then patted Shady's neck softly. He asked her for a walk, and instantly, all the years of riding in his early life flooded back to him and he remembered. |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 28, 2006 16:54:22 GMT -5
Shady began to walk, her feathers fetlocks dancing. Her neck arached and she moved with easy, snorting softly.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 28, 2006 19:31:58 GMT -5
A small smile worked its way onto Aidan's face as she walked forward, and then onto the rail. He reached forward and patted her neck softly, then just delighted in the fact that he was on a horse agian. It was odd to be riding western, but he found it to be more comfortable and relaxing then english, so he knew he would enjoy the switch. He warmed her up first before doing anything else. |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 29, 2006 8:12:47 GMT -5
Shady snorted softly, her tail flicking at flies. Sitting on the rail, Sam watched them with a smile on her face. The mare seemed to be enjoying herself.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 29, 2006 9:47:01 GMT -5
Once she seemed warmed up, Aidan squeezed a little bit with his legs and asked her for a trot. He basically started posting, showing his english background, but then remembered that they didn't post in western. He sat back and deeper in the saddle, still giving her the leg she needed. |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 29, 2006 15:48:29 GMT -5
Shady went into a smooth trot, her hooves kicking up little clouds of dust. Her left ear perked forward, her right to him. As Sam watched them, a small smile crept onto her lips as she watched. They were a good team.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 30, 2006 8:59:11 GMT -5
Seeing that one of her ears were tilted backwards to him, he smiled and stroked her neck softly as they went along.Good girl Shady... He whispered softly and then had her change directions to keep it interesting for her. He cricled her and did a figure eight, and once he was sure she was warmed up, he got her back on the rail. Using his outside leg, he asked her for a canter, or a lope rather. |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 30, 2006 9:02:16 GMT -5
Shady went into a gallop, her neck stretching out as she moved. Her body mived some but not much, her back kinda level.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 30, 2006 9:06:20 GMT -5
He felt her pace increase, and he didn't want Sam to get mad at him, but he was enjoying it too much. He slowed her down a little, so that she was in a hand- gallop rather then full out. He knew what he wanted to learn how to do, but he didn't know if Shady was a barrel horse. He would ask Sam later. |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 30, 2006 9:12:02 GMT -5
Sam watched, a smile on her face. Shady snorted softly, slowing down but not wanting to. Sam felt they wre good together and would amke a good bond but Shady also had another future to work on.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 30, 2006 9:14:31 GMT -5
He let her go for another minute before asking her for a walk. He looked over at Sam, his cheeks flushed with happiness and his eyes filled with excitement. He actually looked happy. He moved Shady over to where Sam was, and kept the chatter from bubbling out of him.Thanks for letting me ride her Sam... |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 30, 2006 9:16:30 GMT -5
Sam grinned softly."Your welcome. You two work nicely," she said. Shady nudged Sam's shoulder and then turned her head to nudge Aidan's leg, her eyes half shut.
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